Harris Academy Chobham
London, E20 1BD · Newham · all-through school
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6th of 20 secondary schools in Newham we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.8/10 against 481 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.1 · 79 | 46% | 3.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.16 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.8 · 82 | 15% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Academy Chobham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.16 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chobham Bakeademy, Chobham Spelling Bee, Chobopoly, and participate in Chobham Sports Day.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,047 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,780. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the named clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Chobham
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at this school, benefiting from an “excellent education” that provides “exceptionally strong foundations” in early years and high achievement across the primary phase. The curriculum is described as “very broad and ambitious,” with pupils developing “exceptionally detailed knowledge” and demonstrating “joy in their learning.” While the overall provision is highly effective, the report notes that A-level outcomes and personal development opportunities in the sixth form are not currently as strong as the rest of the school.
Strengths
- Early reading instruction is “incredibly effective,” ensuring children become “accurate and fluent readers” with strong writing standards.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “exceptionally strong,” with needs identified quickly and learning adapted successfully.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” due to high-quality professional development, enabling them to address misunderstandings “promptly and effectively.”
- Pupils demonstrate “impressive levels of maturity” and high attendance, supported by an ethos of “inclusion and respect.”
- The school is “led exceptionally well,” with a clear vision shared by the trust and governing body that supports staff wellbeing and workload.
Areas to improve
- The sixth form must ensure students consistently access a “wider, richer set of experiences” to develop their talents, interests, and character more extensively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.6 |
| 2024/25 | 49.5 |
| 2025/26 | 53.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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